Colorado Matters

Ballots drop in a week. The mid-term election, featuring big races for the U.S. Senate and the governor’s office, is November 8. Analysts Eric Sondermann and Sara Hagedorn on what’s happened so far and what’s ahead in this campaign season.

Students at Delta High School in Denver explore the importance of mental health, especially in communities of color. And, Rossina Schroeer-Santiago is working to break down barriers to mental health care access for the Latino community.

How does a city address its housing crisis at a time when more and more people are struggling to make ends meet? How about giving money directly to people experiencing homelessness? That’s the idea behind the Denver Basic Income Project. Then, Hate Free Colorado talks with people about their experiences with hate crimes. And, Front Range Community College’s new president.

The U.S. has never settled on reparations to the descendants of enslaved people, but some people are making individual donations on their own. CPR race, diversity, and equity reporter Elaine Tassy tells us about a grant program in Colorado based on these private reparations. Then, Purplish examines the significance of the Latino vote in the November election.

Democratic incumbent Jared Polis plans to focus on inflation, crime, and sprawl if he’s re-elected to a second term as Colorado’s governor. Our interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl was yesterday. Then, a Denver model with Vitiligo inspires a gaming character; Jasmine Colgan talks about how her diagnosis and journey.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl wants to limit regulations and eliminate state income taxes. Our interview with incumbent Democrat Jared Polis is tomorrow. Then, we remember extreme skier and mountaineer Hilaree Nelson of Telluride, who died in a skiing accident in Nepal. In a 2018 interview she talks about the lure of the mountains and the risks that can pose.

Colorado’s race for the U.S. Senate could help decide which party gains control in a split chamber. Incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet talks about his work on issues like the child tax credit and immigration. Then, Republican challenger Joe O’Dea talks about addressing inflation and crime.

After a brief visit to an emergency room, a Loveland woman left with three ibuprofen — and a $6,000 bill. A new law helps provide relief for others who may face a similar situation. Then, voters around the state talk about the issues that are important to them. And, saxophonist Gerald Albright has played all around the world — but calls Colorado home.